Jake Chown

Jake joined the SoGlos team in February 2024 as an experienced staff writer, following four years working as a reporter for Tindle Newspapers and The Forester.

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Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

With rising fuel costs and global shortages continuing to make headlines, Cheltenham-based, tailor-made tour operator, Holiday...
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New artisan bakery and coffee shop is opening in Stroud

A popular Gloucestershire bakery is getting set to open its new headquarters in Stroud in September 2026, serving up freshly made...
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New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

With the aim of protecting local communities from the impacts of climate change while creating a 'haven' for wildlife, a proposed...
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How Charlies Cheltenham is helping people in Gloucestershire enjoy their gardens for longer

Summer might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean retreating indoors. From atmospheric lighting to clever ways to keep warm –...
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'It’s exciting because you don’t know what you’re going to get' – two of world snooker's finest on Cheltenham's British Open

With the World Snooker Tour's unique 'FA Cup-style' knockout, the Unibet British Open, returning to Cheltenham this August 2026,...
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Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Bringing a range of benefits for patients including greater precision and the potential for faster recovery, Winfield Hospital in...
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Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

World-renowned historians and broadcasters, a beloved children's author and a serving Lord of the realm join the lineup for this...
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'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

Gloucestershire residents are being encouraged to trek through the evening in the memory of someone special, taking part in the...
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Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Gloucestershire fans of Channel 4's The Undeclared War will have seen sweeping aerial shots of Cheltenham's top secret...
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Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Set to impact both leisure and commercial shipping, boating access to and from Gloucester Docks could soon be restricted for a...
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Underground psytrance festival is coming to the Cotswolds this September

An electronic music festival with roots in London's underground psychedelic scene has been given the go-ahead to make its...
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Community bid to safeguard land next to King Charles III's Cotswolds estate rejected

A proposal to safeguard a wildflower meadow within yards of King Charles III's Cotswolds estate, amid fears it could be developed...
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How The Growth Hub Gloucestershire is supporting neurodivergent businesspeople to thrive

Gloucestershire's go-to business support network, The Growth Hub, is helping neurodivergent businesspeople in the county create...
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'I enjoy how every day is different' – a Gloucestershire technician's journey from apprenticeship to travelling the world

Highlighting how the Gloucester firm helps young people become accomplished engineers, SoGlos chats to a service technician from...
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Major revamp could be in store for Gloucester's former Argos and New Look buildings

Potential uses are being explored for the vacant former Argos and New Look stores in Gloucester, with new CGI images revealing...
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Win theatre tickets, pre-show dinner and an overnight stay at one of the Cotswolds' top-rated hotels

Ends Monday 21 September 2026

Theatregoers are in with a chance of winning the ultimate Cotswolds night out in 2026 — with dinner, a show and an overnight stay...
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How leading a more active lifestyle can help people in Gloucestershire 'age better'

From finding your fitness, to boosting your mental wellbeing, Age UK Gloucestershire is spreading the word that adopting a...
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'High-quality protein is particularly important' – how to help your ageing dog stay comfortable, mobile and energetic

Knowing the adjustments to make to your dog's lifestyle as they age is key to keeping them happy and healthy for as long as...
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Gloucestershire College unveils plans for £4.5 million construction centre

With a view to tackling the county's skills priorities and providing more post-16 education places, Gloucestershire College...
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Gloucester's first-ever TEDx talks to explore community, culture, and innovation

A team of local young people are set to deliver Gloucester's first ever TEDx event this September 2026, bringing inspirational and...
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'It's not a one-size-fits-all product' – why independent advice matters when choosing private medical insurance

While health insurance offers a more cost-efficient way to access private healthcare, finding and managing a policy that's suited...
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13 fantastic outdoor activities in Gloucestershire

Whether you're sporty, adventurous or love nature and culture, SoGlos has rounded up 13 fantastic outdoor activities for people of...
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How a Gloucestershire engineering firm is driving innovation in global battery manufacturing

Gloucester-based TBS Engineering continues to innovate new technology for the global battery manufacturing sector in 2026,...
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New five-storey critical care building could be built at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Plans are in place for a new five-storey building housing a critical care unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, with the current...
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How Gloucestershire SMEs can prevent and manage data breaches – and why it's so important

From financial losses and interruption, to lingering reputational harm, breaches of customer or business data can cause lasting...
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Gloucestershire College appoints director of digital and technologies to lead new high-level skills programme

Following its prestigious designation as a UK Technical Excellence College, Gloucestershire College appoints a new director to...
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Plans for electric 'hypercar' development centre in the Stroud countryside turned down

Electric track car manufacturer, McMurtry Automotive, has been denied permission to build a new research and development centre in...